Purchasing Assistant

at  Sodexo

Colchester, England, United Kingdom -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate27 Nov, 2024GBP 11 Hourly31 Aug, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Job Introduction
As a Purchasing Assistant at Merville Barracks, Colchester you’ll provide efficient purchasing administration to support the site, raising purchase order and data input, to invoicing and billing. You’re the one with the skills to ensure behind the scenes of facilities run like clockwork and ensure your managers feel supported.

Responsibilities:

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Manage the purchase order process to support the helpdesk and administration function
  • Liaising with the Stores Team to ensure efficiency of the procurement process
  • Ensure that all documents and records are administered in line with company policy and procedure
  • Ensure all system data input is made accurately and in accordance with legislative and company policy and procedure
  • Provide support, including cover for holidays and periods of absence to the helpdesk and/or administration function
  • Manage the end to end purchase order process, including obtaining the supplier quotation for parts, raising the purchase order, submitting the purchase order and notifying stores of the expected delivery date
  • Maintain the contract stationery requirements across all contract units, including collating orders, raising orders, submitting to supplier and distribution round site

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
  • A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplie


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Logistics/Procurement

HR / Administration / IR

Logistics, Purchasing, Inventory

Graduate

Proficient

1

Colchester, United Kingdom